Gama secures €15M to boost scalable satellite power as orbital energy demands rise
French startup Gama has raised €15 million to expand lightweight solar array production, targeting the growing power needs of advanced satellites.
Gama, a French startup focusing on ultra-light deployable solar arrays, has secured €15 million in Seed funding to scale up production and meet the accelerating power demands of next-generation satellites.
The funding, announced by Gama and backed by investors Transition, Planet A, Draper Associates, and Manta Ray, is intended to support the company’s expansion of scalable and affordable satellite power systems. As satellite technologies evolve, missions increasingly require more electrical power in orbit, making power generation a critical bottleneck for operators and manufacturers.
Gama’s lightweight solar arrays offer a solution by enabling satellites to carry larger, more efficient power systems without the mass penalties of traditional designs. The company aims to use the new capital to accelerate manufacturing, reduce costs, and support faster deployment of its technology.
The investment comes amid heightened competition in the satellite power market, with established aerospace firms and new entrants racing to deliver reliable, scalable energy solutions for both commercial and government missions. Gama’s push to scale production could help position it as a key supplier to satellite manufacturers navigating the demands of high-power platforms for communications, earth observation, and scientific applications.
However, scaling up production presents risks, including potential manufacturing challenges and the need to differentiate in a crowded field. Gama’s ability to execute on its plans will be watched closely by investors and industry stakeholders alike.
For Europe and Latin America, advancements in satellite power can facilitate expanded access to space-based services, underpinning growth in telecommunications, climate monitoring, and navigation. As the market for satellite-enabled solutions broadens, reliable power systems will become increasingly central to the sector’s competitiveness and resilience.
